News Release

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Critical Twelve Year Old Missing

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the publicís help in locating Jose Sandoval who was last seen at 4256 Ĺ S. Olive Street, in Los Angeles.

On January 5, 2006, at 9:00 PM, Jose went to get something out of a car parked in front of his house. Jose is described as a male Hispanic, 12 years old, with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark blue pants, and white tennis shoes.

Jose suffers from severe depression and has taken his medicine.

A photo of Jose is available from Media Relations Section upon request.

Anyone with information regarding Jose is urged to call Newton Community Police Station at 323-846-6547. On weekends or during off-hours the public may contact the toll free-24 hours tip line at 1-877-LAW FULL (1-877-529-3855).